HikingNinja BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP

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    Any RNs applying Dermabond out there?

    HikingNinja posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all, Quick question as I am doing research for my ED about RNs being trained to use dermabond. Not talking about suturing or first assistant type stuff here, just simple lac repair when applicable...
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    Any RNs applying Dermabond out there?

    HikingNinja replied to HikingNinja's topic in Emergency

    Thanks to all who have replied so far. I thought I'd give you an update on the info I've gathered. I've been slowly hearing back from the state BONs. As stated before, this applies to RNs who are not...
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    Any RNs applying Dermabond out there?

    HikingNinja replied to HikingNinja's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me what state you are located in? I think it is an interesting topic because it appears to be such a gray area out there. Interestingly enough, Dermabond's parent...
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    Any RNs applying Dermabond out there?

    HikingNinja replied to HikingNinja's topic in Emergency

    Can you tell me in what state you are located? Thank you for the reply.
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    Any RNs applying Dermabond out there?

    HikingNinja replied to HikingNinja's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much for the reply. Can you PM me with the hospital name and location? I won't mention where I got the information. I'd like to talk to them about their policy on dermabond application...
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    RN input need for project

    HikingNinja posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    hi all, i'm doing a little project for work. we have alot of new grads and travel nurses who come on through our facility. many of the travel rns are used to being able to do certain things in their...
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    German nurse new to Las Vegas

    HikingNinja replied to Mieke's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Mieke, I would contact the Nurse Managers for the units you want to work. They have a way of allowing you to put in an application without all that run around from Human Resources.
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    What's it like working in Vegas hospitals?

    HikingNinja replied to silentRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    There are many nice areas to choose from. I live in Henderson/silverado ranch/anthem area to the south. Summerlin is nice. I know alot of people who like Mountain's edge to the southwest too. I...
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    Things you would like the ICU to understand

    HikingNinja replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    I wish the ICU staff would.... ....not act so condescending when I don't know every detail about my patient....I don't have the full medical history....please understand the family is in the lobby...
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    Moving from ICU to ER

    HikingNinja replied to momofdna's topic in Emergency

    So true!. I also live about 25 minutes from my hospital and work nights. I call my hubbie on the way home from work and he talks to me almost the entire drive to keep me awake. If he can't I blast...
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    best paid

    HikingNinja replied to bashy's topic in Nevada Nursing

    OMG this is so funny! This thread was started in 2004!
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    Moving to Vegas; worried about RN jobs available

    HikingNinja replied to knurse000's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Don't go by the HR postings. Actually, bypass HR if you can. Call up the hospitals you are interested in and ask for the names and contact info of the Nurse Managers of the Depts you want. Then...
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    You might be a trauma nurse if...............

    HikingNinja replied to T14WFLY's topic in Emergency

    ......after the "near decapitation/hanging/fall from 3 stories/head cracked like an egg suicide" you got in last night you suddenly have an urge to eat steak and eggs..... ....you voice this and the...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    HikingNinja replied to edrn09's topic in Emergency

    I work in a pretty busy ER in a metro area. This happens all the time. We just make sure we document something like "patient and family instructed to alert RN if leaving facility for removal of...
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    What's it like working in Vegas hospitals?

    HikingNinja replied to silentRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    They are pretty flexible, depending on which ICU. Some work the same schedule all the time. Sun-Mon for example or alternate. You just need to do your four weekend shifts a month. For the longest...
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    What's it like working in Vegas hospitals?

    HikingNinja replied to silentRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Here's my opinion. St Rose system (Dilema, San Martin, Siena) - Pays the best of all the hospital systems. Treats their employees well from what I've heard (ER RNs got bonuses at christmas). I've...
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    Nevada Board of Nursing Office?

    HikingNinja replied to yehs14's topic in Nevada Nursing

    J Just type Nevada State Board of Nursing into any search engine. The site has guide to how to apply for licensure and a phone number you can call with
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    Cardiac to ED

    HikingNinja replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    I love the ED for the pace and variety. And you do literally have to become a MacGyver of sorts. It's very team oriented. The docs often ask your opinion of what you think is going on with the pt....
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    Scan medications in the ER using Meditech and T-system

    HikingNinja replied to scaredofshots's topic in Emergency

    We do. And in my opinion its just plain silly. It takes more time and our scanners don't work half the time. Often with critical care patients we just use the meds and ignore Meditech, just state...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    HikingNinja replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    After patients walk in or come by EMS we have an offload area/room right next to triage. We call a doc in for an RME (rapid medical exam). Usually they do 3 or 4 of these at once. They order basic...
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    Assessment & Monitoring, ETOH+ (and some questions about Geodon)

    HikingNinja replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in Emergency

    I treat sedated ETOH patients the same as unknown altered LOC patients. I try to do q15min checks. I include a pupillary exam and document it is consistent with the medications given, airway...
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    cardiac progressive care/telemetry

    HikingNinja replied to NurseM7's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Usually its the following per RN Med/tele - 4-5 days 7-9 nights IMC (progressive or step down units) - 2 days and nights ICU - 2 or 1 on 1 days and nights ER - 4 (hopefully you only have 2 ICU or IMC...
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    What is your incentive for obtaining your CEN?

    HikingNinja replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    We are mandated to get our TNCC and they pay for that but we get no incentive for it. They do not pay for any other certifications or give any incentives for them. We don't have a plaque. As for...
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    Last Name on ID Badges

    HikingNinja replied to phillyrn10's topic in Emergency

    I'm in Nevada and our hospital gives us a choice. However, all the ER RNs choose to cover their last name or have it excluded from their badge. JACHO just visited and didn't have a problem with it....
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    non-verbal signs of painlesness

    HikingNinja replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Back to the original question, I just document vital signs, nonverbal behaviors (texting is my favorite), and I love quotes. Especially if the patient is belligerent. If they are the slightest bit...